Achilles tendon injures are rising - Here's how to spot them
Achilles tendon injuries have skyrocketed in the United States this year, researchers report.
Physical therapy for a high ankle sprain
While some types of high ankle sprains may require surgery, many can be properly treated with physical therapy (PT) alone. This article will give a detailed look at what PT for a high ankle sprains entails, as well as discuss alternative treatment options.
What Can Bring on Sudden Ankle Pain When You Didn’t Injure It?
You’re strolling along when suddenly a pain shoots through your ankle for no obvious reason. Or perhaps you wake up one morning and your ankle is aching. Without an obvious injury, you might be wondering where the pain came from.
Patients Outcomes Are Better with TAA than with Ankle Arthrodesis, Study Finds
For patients with severe arthritis of the ankle, total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) provides better function at 4 years postoperatively than ankle arthrodesis (AA), according to a study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Hard-soled shoe was noninferior to short leg cast for avulsion fractures
Published results showed weight-bearing as tolerated in a hard-soled shoe was noninferior to use of a short leg cast for treatment of fifth metatarsal base avulsion fractures.
